Set up a debt repayment plan before you do your tax return
If you have a Centrelink debt and aren’t getting a payment from us, we may use your tax refund to repay it.
Study support for carers, parents and people with disabilities
The Pensioner Education Supplement is a regular extra payment of up to $62.40 a fortnight that can help with your study costs.
Protect yourself against tax time scams
Learn how to spot scams, fake myGov messages and suspicious links to protect yourself this tax time.
Wait for pre-fill before lodging your tax return
Wait until late July to lodge your tax return. Most of your income and Centrelink payment information should be pre-filled and help you avoid mistakes.
How to get help if you or someone you know is experiencing elder abuse
Elder abuse is any act that causes harm to an older person by someone you know and trust. It can also be a form of family and domestic violence.
Most 2025-26 Centrelink payment summaries should be ready in mid-July
You don’t need your Centrelink payment summary to lodge your tax return. These details should pre-fill in the ATO’s myTax lodgement service.
Submit your 2024-25 Family Tax Benefit lump sum claim
You have until 30 June 2026 to submit your Family Tax Benefit (FTB) lump sum claim and confirm your family income for the 2024-25 financial year.
Annual Carer Supplement payments for carers start 3 July 2026
We’ll pay eligible carers the Carer Supplement between 3 July and 1 August 2026.
Annual Child Disability Assistance Payments for carers start 3 July 2026
We’ll pay eligible carers the Child Disability Assistance Payment between 3 July and 1 August 2026.
Watch out for fake charity and No Interest Loan scams
Scammers are pretending to be charities and No Interest Loan providers on social media to steal your personal information.